japiedog Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 hoping the pitch holds up after 2 games of rugby. very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Vranks and Mauk promoted to an unchanged squad from last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Melbourne Heart boss John van 't Schip wants his players to go back to basics against Phoenix Matt Windley March 13, 2014 JOHN van 't Schip wants his players to go back to basics after last weekend's reality check against Newcastle. The Melbourne Heart coach admitted this morning he knew his team's golden run would come to an end at some stage. Now that it has, the old adage of 'you learn more from a loss than you do from a win' is ringing true. Heart may have had 55 per cent of possession against the Jets and completed nearly 80 more passes, but van 't Schip wants his team to be smarter with the football when they take on Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park on Sunday. "I think the lesson that we learned is that we need to go back to the basics and the basics is to play possession (football) with a lot of movement," van 't Schip said. "We need to try to keep the ball longer. Those things were not optimal in the last game, because of the opponent and the circumstances, but we should every time try to work on that because if do then I'm sure our game will improve and as a consequence the results will be better." After experiencing an unbeaten run of seven games, van 't Schip said the 1-0 loss to the Jets had naturally dampened the mood at the club. But the coach isn't about to throw the baby out with the bath water. It has been a relatively settled line-up that has delivered Heart its best run of form this season and van 't Schip sees no reason to change things too dramatically this week. "It's normal after a loss that the disappointment is there," he said. "If you look at the whole season it was a good run that we had until last Saturday. Now, OK, we have to start over again in preparing. "We knew that the loss would come and we tried to avoid it of course, but it is like it is and maybe it's good to have that, maybe the pressure is a little bit less and the players can focus on Wellington. "I don't think we're going to make that much change because the team is doing well. "If you lose one time it doesn't mean that we have to changeover a lot of players. The confidence is there so it's also good to maybe have the same players and show them that (last week) was a game that was not the one that we wanted to have but we still know that they can have a good game on the weekend." Harry Kewell is fit enough to feature in the starting line-up after coming off the bench in the two matches he has played since recovering from a toe injury, but van 't Schip would not say whether or not the captain will play 90 minutes this week. He was not in the best 11 in a full ground training drill at Epping Stadium today. That team was the same as the one that took on Newcastle with the exception of Orlando Engelaar, who was replaced by Stefan Mauk while the Dutchman sat out the session. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-heart-boss-john-van-t-schip-wants-his-players-to-go-back-to-basics-against-phoenix/story-fnk6pqhd-1226853550515 Edited March 13, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Murfy1 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sunday, 16 March 2014 Melbourne Heart v Wellington Phoenix AAMI PARK, MelbourneKick-off: 4:00pm local (4:00pm AEDT)Referee: Ben WilliamsAssistant Referee 1:Matthew CreamAssistant Referee 2: Hakan AnazFourth Official: Lucien Laverdure TV broadcast: 3.30pm (AEDT) Live coverage on FOX Sports 3HD and on Sky Sport 3 (New Zealand) Radio Broadcast: 774 ABC Melbourne, ABC Local radio Victoria, 936 ABC Hobart & ABC Northern Tasmania,891 ABC Adelaide, ABC Local Radio South Australia, 720 ABC Perth, ABC Local Radio Western Australia Grandstand Digital Melbourne, Adelaide & perth Online/Mobile phone app Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #MHTvWEL To purchase tickets visit www.aleague.com.au/tickets Melbourne Heart FC squad: 1.Andrew REDMAYNE (GK), 3.Robbie WIELAERT, 4.Orlando ENGELAAR, 6.Patrick GERHARDT, 7.Iain RAMSAY, 8.Massimo MURDOCCA, 10.Harry KEWELL ©, 13.Jonatan GERMANO, 15.David WILLIAMS, 16.Aziz BEHICH, 17.Jason HOFFMAN, 18.David VRANKOVIC, 19.Benjamin GARRUCIO, 20.Tando VELAPHI (GK), 21.Stefan MAUK, 22.Nicholas KALMAR, 23.Mate DUGANDZIC, 24.Patrick KISNORBO **Two to be omitted** Ins: 18.David VRANKOVIC (promoted), 21.Stefan MAUK (promoted)Outs: NilUnavailable: Nil Wellington Phoenix squad: 1.Glen MOSS (GK), 2.Manny MUSCAT, 5.Michael BOXALL, 9.Kenny CUNNINGHAM, 10.Stein HUYSEGEMS, 11.Jeremy BROCKIE, 12.Tyler BOYD, 15.Jason HICKS, 17.Vince LIA, 18.Ben SIGMUND, 19.Hamish WATSON, 20.Lewis ITALIANO (GK), 21.Carlos HERNANDEZ, 22.Andrew DURANTE ©, 23.Matthew RIDENTON, 24.Roy KRISHNA, 25.Shaun TIMMINS. **One to be omitted** Ins: 2.Manny MUSCAT (returns from suspension), 19.Hamish WATSON (promoted)Outs: 6.Josh BRINDELL-SOUTH (ankle injury).Unavailable: 3.Reece CAIRA (fractured cheekbone 6-8 weeks), 7.Leo BERTOS (groin injury (2 to 3 weeks), 8.Paul IFILL (ruptured Achilles, season), 13.Albert RIERA (groin injury season),16.Louis FENTON (shoulder injury, season). http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Preliminary-squad-for-Phoenix-encounter/88146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Unfortunately, two rugby games and wet weather Saturday have the pitch likely turned to absolute mince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart is Melbourne Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Legends league sunday morning also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Unfortunately, two rugby games and wet weather Saturday have the pitch likely turned to absolute mince. One game of rugby and one game of Rugby League. (just get frustrated that people down here seem to think its the same game, even though they split over a century ago!) On the weather front i thought Saturday was dry and Sunday was wet? Needs to be for the pitch to cope. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellum Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Unfortunately, two rugby games and wet weather Saturday have the pitch likely turned to absolute mince. One game of rugby and one game of Rugby League. (just get frustrated that people down here seem to think its the same game, even though they split over a century ago!) On the weather front i thought Saturday was dry and Sunday was wet? Needs to be for the pitch to cope. +1000000000 Gives me the absolute shits that people down here don't know the difference or that the word "Rugby" refers to Union and not league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 there butt sniffers the lot of them :tooth: :tooth: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 who gives a fuck about the rugby. we have a single digit percentage chance of winning this game due to the assigned referee. season over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Kewell seems pretty keen to get back into the team and play this weekend, tweeting earlier today: "Great training session today.. Feeling strong sharp and ready for the game on Sunday..". IMO, JVS has shown some good man management skills both by consistently players certain players, and by not playing other players. For instance, Williams and Garuccio have looked sharp and effective coming off the bench, and JVS has done a good job of easing them into the team and slowly giving them more game time. And now Kewell seems pretty focused, and of course he came off the bench in the derby to great effect. I have a feeling that Kewell will be really switched on this Sunday. A larger question is should the team be significantly changed after the Newcastle game or not. A largely settled team did achieve those 6 wins over 7 games, including that big win over Wellington, so there's a good argument for backing the previous starting XI. However, a few weaknesses were arguably exposed against Newcastle as well. I'm pretty undecided on whether to keep the team unchanged or not. But the current starting XI did smash this Wellington side a few weeks ago, so I reckon JVS will probably go with an unchanged lineup for this Sunday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 IMO, if JVS is gonna continue to say theres "competition for places" in the side, then he should mean it and switch out players that aren't performing. Not all 11 have deserved to keep their spot since Kewell was gunning it before he was injured (remember we did win 3 and a draw to Adelaide away before his toe injury) and the Gooch has been amazing off the bench and in the derby. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Unfortunately, two rugby games and wet weather Saturday have the pitch likely turned to absolute mince. One game of rugby and one game of Rugby League. (just get frustrated that people down here seem to think its the same game, even though they split over a century ago!) On the weather front i thought Saturday was dry and Sunday was wet? Needs to be for the pitch to cope. +1000000000 Gives me the absolute shits that people down here don't know the difference or that the word "Rugby" refers to Union and not league. It's because people don't give a damn. There is nothing wrong with the first sentence apart from what it means for the pitch. Hope it's not too appalling. Who knows, maybe Mate will get another assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Fkn Ben Williams again the cunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-mhfc Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? How long is a piece of string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_terra_11 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? How long is a piece of string? How many clouds are in the sky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? How long is a piece of string? How many clouds are in the sky? What's white and can't climb trees? A fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 11 out of the remaining 15 points and we make finals. Wellington - Win Central Coast - Win Brisbane - Draw Adelaide - Draw Western Sydney - Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? How long is a piece of string? How many clouds are in the sky? What's white and can't climb trees? A fridge An Emu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 does anyone think we can honestly make finals ?? How long is a piece of string? How many clouds are in the sky? What's white and can't climb trees? A fridge not a hypothetical statement, please adjust your post accordingly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 11 out of the remaining 15 points and we make finals. Wellington - Win (3) Central Coast - Win (3) Brisbane - Draw Loss (0) Adelaide - Draw/Loss? (1/0) Western Sydney - Win (3) 9-10 points is probably more realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out! Broken toe! Faaaark, absouloutely gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is a must win for us if we are to have any chance in playing finals.. But more important than the result is to see once again which players can perform when the pressure is on and with the expectation to win. The same can be said about JVS, it's ok to come out in the media a put the responsibility back on the players, but he needs to show more as coach when the heat is on.. Against Newcastle he didnt back himself to handle the Engelaar man marking tactic so will see what he does on Sunday... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out! Broken toe! Faaaark, absouloutely gutted! Going to play golf instead Harry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out! Broken toe! Faaaark, absouloutely gutted! Going to play golf instead Harry? Nah, he'll be in the Jeep tent at Albert Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wellington shirts if we lead 5-0 at any stage? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Out! Broken toe! Faaaark, absouloutely gutted! Where did you read this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Nah, I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Apparently members can get 1 free GA ticket each this Sunday (limited to the first 1000). Also, there's a ticket deal for Melbourne Tigers members "Melbourne Heart FC have a heart for Melbourne Tigers and are offering fans a *FREE Junior or Concession ticket when an adult Ticketek Australia ticket is purchased to this Sunday's battle with the Wellington Phoenix." (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=787422684620845) Hernandez didn't train today and will reportedly not play this Sunday (http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/phoenix/9828728/Hernandez-now-to-miss-Heart-game). The reports are probably on the money, but I'll believe it when I see it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 One change. Mauk for Ramsey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah his 100% not playing... Well Fuk that's a big + for us... The only one to watch is the young kid Boyd, who is taking his spot... Fuk he can run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah his 100% not playing... Well Fuk that's a big + for us... The only one to watch is the young kid Boyd, who is taking his spot... Fuk he can run! Who's 100% not playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah his 100% not playing... Well Fuk that's a big + for us... The only one to watch is the young kid Boyd, who is taking his spot... Fuk he can run! Who's 100% not playing? Peter Zois 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheball Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 There hasn't been any shape during training yet so no one can possibly know who is in or out unless you are JVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Carlo Hernandez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTD/MLBHRT/ESSNDON Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Does any1 no if Berisha will miss 1 or 2 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheball Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Tea leaves say HK and BG to start. AB out of squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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